Music

July 20, 2009 12:00 AM

Christopher O'Riley on the classical connection to rock

Classical musician Christopher O'Riley listens to alternative rock and hears the classical bones within. He talks about how he builds his interpretations for piano and performs his latest work.

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July 17, 2009 11:59 PM

Francis Ford Coppola makes his own rules

Having made classics like "Apocalypse Now" and the Godfather movies, director Francis Ford Coppola is now able make pretty much any movie what he wants, which is just what he is doing.

by Euan Kerr

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July 16, 2009 12:00 AM

The Roe Family Singers on Radio Heartland

The Roe Family Singers perform songs from "The Earth and All That Is In It" in the studio.

by Dale Connelly

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July 9, 2009 12:00 AM

Maguire, Wagner and Glover Celebrate Woody Guthrie

Charlie Maguire, Pop Wagner and Tony Glover get together to perform Woody Guthrie songs on, what would have been, his 97th birthday.

by Dale Connelly

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July 6, 2009 4:32 PM

Recording industry wants to ban Minn. woman from downloading

weeks after a federal jury ruled that a Minnesota woman must pay $1.92 million for illegally sharing music, the recording industry wants to ban her from dowloading or sharing music files.

by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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July 3, 2009 3:00 PM

Vibrant music scenes an important draw for cities

One of the most overlooked and under-valued reasons new college grads and young professionals move to the Twin Cities is its vibrant local music scene.

by Chris Roberts

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July 3, 2009 1:00 AM

Cirque de Soleil influence ripples through Minnesota performers

The upcoming Cirque de Soleil performance is of special significance to the growing number of Minnesotans who are honing their own circus skills.

by Euan Kerr

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July 2, 2009 6:56 PM

Commentary: Black water and Michael Jackson

The memorial service for pop star Michael Jackson has tentatively been set for Tuesday, July 7. Like many people, commentator Gordon Stewart heard the news last week while driving in the car.

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July 1, 2009 5:05 PM

After 35 years with APHC Keillor looks back and forward

This weekend a large crowd came to Avon, Minnesota, for the special 35th-anniversary broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion.

by Euan Kerr

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June 30, 2009 4:32 PM

Local band does good

From hometown shows to the top of the billboard charts, Soul Asylum has reached the heights of national success. Midmorning speaks with the band's lead singer about the track of his 25+ year career with Soul Asylum and as a solo artist.

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